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The largest number of deaths have come in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, India and the United Kingdom. The pandemic death toll reached 1 million in September 2020 and 2 million in January. -
Katja Ridderbusch/As more people return to air travel, several airports are offering yoga, stretching and meditation areas. Live music and therapy pet programs are also intended to calm stressed-out travelers.
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Congress has told the VA to offer COVID-19 vaccines to some 24 million people who don't usually get their health care through the VA. -
For some, an impediment is the state requiring people to provide proof of residency to request a vaccination appointment.
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Population health expert Dr. Ali Mokdad at the University of Washington joins "Intersection" to explain the issues with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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The state said there were 78 more deaths related to COVID-19 on Thursday, most in the last seven days. The positivity rate for new tests was 6.66%.
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The Supreme Court has approved an inquiry into President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response. Doctors Without Borders says the country's approach has led to a "near collapse of Brazil's health system."
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A majority of white, rural conservatives in Tennessee are open to getting the vaccine at some point, but at least 45% won't consider it. Rates in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi are also lagging.
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Commissioner Richard Corcoran's memo to superintendents lists reasons he wants districts to address mask policies for the 2021-22 school year.
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The “I Got My Shot” campaign is a collaboration between Orange County government, the Health Department and other partners.
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The Florida Department of Health On Wednesday said 6,772 people tested positive over the past 24 hours, along with 45 deaths related to the disease.
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In order to vaccinate enough people to achieve herd immunity, USF public health expert Dr. Marissa Levine says community leaders need to engage with those hesitant to get shots.
